This session examines Dred Scott v. Sandford and its challenge to the Declaration of Independence and its claim that liberty and equality are universal principles. Through primary sources, participants will analyze how the ruling and its dissent intensified conflict over the nation’s founding ideals.

TAH’s online seminars bring social studies educators together each month on select Saturdays from 10:45 AM–12 PM ET for focused and content-rich discussions. Registrants receive a curated reading packet with primary source excerpts, access to a pre-seminar discussion board, and on-demand seminar recordings with additional source materials. For professional development, participants earn documented acknowledgement of their digital engagement.

Dred Scott & Slavery